Business Details
42 Years
experience
Compassionate Mental Health Therapy & Behavioral Medicine Services
North Shore Psychology & Behavioral Medicine (NSPBM) has provided personalized mental health care since 1984. Founded by Dr. Paul Greenfield, our practice combines clinical expertise with compassionate treatment for adults, couples, and families. Our multidisciplinary team specializes in anxiety, depression, ADHD, grief, and life transitions, using evidence-based approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy and behavioral medicine. We conduct personalized screenings to match clients with the most suitable therapist, ensuring tailored care. Our clinicians collaborate with primary care providers and hospitals to maintain continuity of treatment.We accept most major insurance plans and offer both in-office and telemental health services. Our behavioral medicine approach integrates psychophysiological therapies such as biofeedback and relaxation training. With offices in Peabody and Winthrop, Massachusetts, we serve clients across the North Shore region. Our team includes specialists in geriatric mental health, psychopharmacology, and mindfulness-based therapies. For over four decades, we have remained committed to helping clients achieve lasting personal growth and emotional wellbeing.
Services
Individual Counseling
Virtual Reality Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Behavioral Medicine
Family Counseling
Psychopharmacology
Mindfulness Therapy
Grief Counseling
Telemental Health Services
Stress Management
Details
- Year established: 1984
Highlights and features
- We have over 40 years of experience in mental health therapy
- Our personalized screening process matches clients with ideal therapists
- Multidisciplinary team includes specialists in behavioral medicine
- Offering innovative virtual reality exposure therapy options
- Collaborate with primary care providers for comprehensive treatment
Services
Virtual Reality Therapy
Virtual Reality Therapy immerses patients in controlled 3D environments to address phobias and anxiety disorders. This evidence-based treatment combines cognitive behavioral techniques with immersive technology to retrain fear responses. Patients work with therapists to gradually confront triggers at their own pace, building confidence through repeated exposure in a safe setting.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy identifies and modifies negative thought patterns and behaviors. Our clinicians use structured, goal-oriented sessions to treat anxiety, depression, and stress-related conditions. This approach emphasizes practical skill-building for managing symptoms and improving daily functioning through evidence-based techniques.
Behavioral Medicine
Behavioral Medicine integrates psychological and physiological approaches to health management. Our specialists use biofeedback, relaxation training, and stress reduction techniques to address chronic illness and medical conditions. This holistic approach helps patients improve physical health through behavioral and cognitive interventions.
Telemental Health Services
Telemental Health Services provide remote therapy through secure HIPAA-compliant platforms. This convenient option maintains treatment continuity during scheduling conflicts or inclement weather. Sessions mirror in-office visits with licensed clinicians, ensuring consistent care while offering greater accessibility for patients.
Psychopharmacology
Psychopharmacology services involve medication evaluation and management for mental health conditions. Our nurse practitioners develop personalized treatment plans combining pharmacological interventions with therapeutic support. This approach emphasizes collaborative decision-making and regular monitoring to optimize treatment outcomes.
People
Paul Greenfield
Director
Dr. Greenfield holds a doctorate in counseling psychology from Boston University and specializes in mood disorders. With over 40 years of experience, he integrates cognitive behavioral therapy and behavioral medicine approaches. He maintains affiliations with major hospitals while leading our clinical team.
Maggie Cycz
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Maggie Cycz is a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner with expertise in geriatric mental health. She combines medication management with therapeutic partnerships to create personalized treatment plans. Her approach emphasizes client participation in decision-making processes for optimal outcomes.
Mary Jo Peterson
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Mary Jo Peterson brings over 30 years of counseling experience with expertise in life transitions and wellness. She utilizes neuro-linguistic programming techniques to facilitate tangible results. Her practice focuses on helping clients achieve personal growth through manageable, transformative steps.
Marc Maccini
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Marc Maccini has 35 years of counseling experience with specialization in mindfulness-based therapies. He works with diverse populations including LGBTQ+ individuals and those with developmental disabilities. His approach combines compassionate listening with humor to support emotional wellbeing.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer?
We provide individual, couple, and family counseling for anxiety, depression, ADHD, grief, and life transitions using evidence-based therapies like CBT and behavioral medicine.
Do you offer virtual therapy options?
Yes, we provide HIPAA-compliant telemental health services for remote therapy sessions, maintaining the same quality of care as in-office visits.
How does virtual reality therapy work?
Virtual reality therapy immerses patients in controlled environments to address phobias and anxiety through gradual exposure combined with cognitive behavioral techniques.
How do you match clients with therapists?
Dr. Greenfield conducts a personalized screening to match clients with the most suitable therapist based on specialty areas and personality fit.
Do you accept insurance?
We accept most major health insurance plans. Please contact our office to verify if we accept your specific insurance provider.
What is behavioral medicine?
Behavioral medicine integrates psychological and physiological approaches to treat chronic illness and stress-related conditions using techniques like biofeedback and relaxation training.
